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Knight: Noble Warrior of England 1200-1600

Geoff Dann; Christopher Gravett; Dk

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Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the life and times of the medieval knight and his followers. Superb color photographs of everything from suits of armor to the lord and lady of the manor in full costume offer a unique "eyewitness" view into the lives of medieval people at peace and during wartime. See a horse's armor, medieval siege engines, how armor is made, how a castle is attacked and defended, how a knight put on his armor and the weapons of a Japanese samurai. Learn the rules of jousts and tournaments, the language of heraldry, how the sections of a suit of armor were joined together, how a falconer trained his hawk and why the Crusades were important. Discover who treated the wounded on a medieval battlefield, how knights hunted for deer, the way the first guns worked and how a knight recruited his followers, and much, much more!

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Spy

Geoff Dann; Richard Platt; Steve Gorton

Photographed in full color. Go under cover to investigate the intriguing world of espionage. From spies of Genghis Khan to the real inspiration behind James Bond to the history and operations of secret service offices around the world, this volume reveals all the fascinating tools, disguises, and tricks of the trade.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1996

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Africa

Geoff Dann; Yvonne Ayo; Ray Moller

Photographed in full color. Unearth the fascinating kingdoms and peoples of pre-colonia Africa--from the spectacular empire of Mali and its fabled city Timbuktu to the ile-long caravans of Ghanian gold traders who trekked across the Sahara desert.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1995

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Building

Geoff Dann; Phillip Wilkinson; Dave King

Take an exciting tour of world architecture and discover how all kinds of structures are built--from the humblest African mud huts to the slender minarets of Turkish mosques to the earthquake-resistant skyscrapers of Tokyo.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1995

Rags to Rainbows: Traditional Quilting, Patchwork and Applique from Around the World

Geoff Dann; Miranda Innes; Tina Ealovega

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Other editions: 1993

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Knight

Geoff Dann; Christopher Gravett

Detailed photographs trace the origins, heyday, and eventual decline of knighthood, chivalry, and the feudal system. Discover how armor was made, how men became knights, and what life in a medieval castle was like. "Great for reluctant readers."--School Library Journal.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1993

300 First Words/Palabras Primeras: 300 Palabras Primeras

Geoff Dann; Betty Root

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